The Diving Bell (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780595344918)

Culca longs to dive, but girls on her native take care of the men. The divers are essential to the survival of the village as the pearls and shells they gather are used for trading. All is not well, however. When Spanish ships full of gold sink in a storm, the divers are taken to recover the treasure, and Culca uses her nimble wits and unflagging bravery to save her brother's life. Female roles and Spanish Colonial exploration of land and people are the themes of this story. Culca comes through as a strong female voice.

Author: Todd Strasser
ISBN-10: 0595344917
ISBN-13: 9780595344918
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2005
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d